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Skylight Installation Cost Calculator

Choose your skylight and roof details and get a planning estimate with a full cost breakdown in under a minute.

1Your roof

Project ZIP code Please enter a valid 5-digit US ZIP code.

Roofing material – cutting in and flashing a skylight varies by roof type

Please choose your roofing material.

Stories / levels

1 Story2 Story3+ Story

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Roof pitch (rise per 12″ run)Steeper roofs cost more to work on safely. Flat roofs need a raised curb under the skylight.Please make a selection.

3Installation details

Ceiling below the skylight

Vaulted / cathedralceiling follows the roof – no shaftFlat ceiling, shallow atticlight shaft under 4 ftFlat ceiling, deep atticlight shaft 4–8 ft

A flat ceiling with an attic above needs a framed, insulated and drywalled light shaft.Please make a selection.

Roof framing

Raftersstick-framed roofTrussesengineered, webbed framingNot surewe will assume rafters

Trusses cannot be cut without an engineer’s approval, which matters for skylights wider than the truss spacing.Please make a selection.

Options

Include a permit allowanceA new roof opening often needs a building permit Add skylight blinds or shadesFactory-fit blinds to control light and heat Allow for hidden conditionsContingency for wiring, ducts or damaged decking found in the way

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